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Ring of Steall is the number one classic hike in the Mamore range, and one of the more famous hikes in the entire Scottish highlands. The hike runs over 4 Munros (mountains >3000 feet) and a number of other unranked peaks. One of the peaks, Sgorr an Lubhair, used to be a Munro, but was withdrawn from the Munro list some years ago.

The summer/autumn hike does not truly challenge the experienced hiker, but head for heights is required when passing over the An Gearanach - An Garbhanach ridge, as well as the famous Devil's Ridge between Sgorr an Lubhair and Sgurr a' Mhaim. Nevertheless, the hike is a splendid walk up and down ridge peaks on narrow ridges, with fantastic views all around. In winter, this hike is obviously very serious when snow/ice narrows the already narrow ridges. As such, ice axe, crampons and experience is needed for a winter hike.

The Ring of Steall denotes a number of peaks forming a horseshoe around the An Steall waterfalls in the Glen Nevis valley. The "ring" can be hiked in either direction, but the suggestion is to begin with An Gearanach, with the Devil's Ridge always in view, puzzling your mind. If you begin with Sgurr a' Mhaim, you have an "evil" hike up to the 1099m summit on a steep ridge.